Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, it has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world. It remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Restored in this Definitive Edition are diary entries that were omitted from the original edition. These passages, which constitute 30 percent more material, reinforce the fact that Anne was first and foremost a teenage girl, not a remote and flawless symbol. She fretted about and tried to cope with her own sexuality. Like many young girls, she often found herself in disagreements with her mother. And like any teenager, she veered between the carefree nature of a child and the full-fledged sorrow of an adult. Anne emerges more human, more vulnerable and more vital than ever.

Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the horrors of Nazi occupation, hid in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse for two years. She was thirteen when she went into the Secret Annex with her family.

TheRaven42(Grade: B+) I feel this is an absolute must read, especially being Dutch myself. It is so very important because it humanizes the victims of WW II, which I think is essential in making your way in this world.

(Rated on Feb 18, 2015)

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BardofMordor(Grade: B) This is a sad book. It shows the truth about the hardships faced in this time period. It is an easy read and Anne Frank is one of the most likable people to read from the perspective of.

(Rated on Jan 6, 2015)

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callmeyaya(Grade: B) I admire Anne Frank, the World War II in the eyes of a jewish girl. A girl, who barely understands what is going on, a girl that wants to be free, fell in love and have a good life. It is sad that this story was lived by thousands, for not saying millions of jewish from Europe, people involved in an unfair war, where their rights were ignored.

(Rated on Apr 7, 2015)

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heterocephalusglaber(Grade: C) I feel absolutely horrendous even rating this. The three-star rating is only based on what it made me feel. Because (quite obviously) I knew the outcome before the beginning, I read the whole thing with this horrible sense of dread in my stomach. To be honest, I think I just was too young to be capable of dealing with a lot of the stuff in this. Not that I think it shouldn't be read at a young age, I just think the benefit of having seen something of the world might improve my ability to "pl